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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.92, 328.35 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.92, 328.35 and 206.87 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.92 : 328.35 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.92/328.35 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.92x = 328.35 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.92x = 67,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,925.76/218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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